The Cleveland Browns announced Deshaun Watson would start their preseason game Friday, leading to questions. Watson may not get the chance to take the field.
Appeals officer Peter Harvey may have something to say about that. Watson could be suspended indefinitely prior to Friday. Cleveland announcing Watson would start puts pressure on Harvey to act quickly. According to Pro Football Talk, here’s a plausible scenario:
Harvey may be waiting as long as possible to issue a suspension that would block Watson from playing Friday night, given the possibility that the NFL Players Association will rush to court for an order allowing Watson to play.